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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570 and 278.01 is: 416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 158,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,465.70/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.05

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